{"id":167,"date":"2010-05-25T20:11:13","date_gmt":"2010-05-25T20:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conference.journalists.org\/2010conference\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2010-05-25T20:11:13","modified_gmt":"2010-05-25T20:11:13","slug":"sponsorexhibitor-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ona10.journalists.org\/overview\/sponsorexhibitor-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsor\/Exhibitor FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
1. How do I reserve space to sponsor or to exhibit at ONA10?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at ONA10, or just want more information, fill out this form<\/a> and we\u2019ll contact you to discuss the right opportunity for your company.<\/p>\n 2. How do I redeem the free memberships and conference passes?<\/strong><\/p>\n To redeem memberships and conference registration please do the following:<\/p>\n 3. What are the show hours and set-up and tear-down times?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong> Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.<\/p>\n 4. What are the ship-to procedures, address and charges?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Marriott provides services for receiving, handling, and delivering materials to visiting guests. Should you wish to ship materials directly to the Hotel, please note the following procedures and corresponding rates:<\/p>\n In general, the following applies:<\/strong><\/p>\n Handling Fees:<\/p>\n **storage over 3 days, $25.00 a day per item<\/p>\n If you are shipping packages to your employee for your ONA10 exhibit, they should be addressed to:<\/strong><\/p>\n To: Online News Association If you are shipping packages to ONA for the conference bag, they should be addressed to:<\/strong><\/p>\n To: Online News Association DEADLINE:<\/span><\/strong> Materials for the conference bags must arrive at the hotel by C.O.B. on Tuesday, Oct. 26.<\/p>\n REMINDER:<\/span><\/strong> The hotel can only accept shipments of any kind starting on 10\/25\/10. It will not accept shipments that arrive before then.<\/p>\n Return shipping charges (Please note there is a FedEx Office located at the hotel):<\/p>\n 5. How do I order show services and storage?<\/strong><\/p>\n For special items such as brochure racks, book displays or furniture, the Marriott recommends two outside event specialists:<\/p>\n 6. Where will boxes and crates be stored during the conference?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can store shipping materials under exhibit tables; excess may be able to stored in the Grand Registration Storage, which is directly behind the Registration desk, but be advised that space is very limited.<\/p>\n 7. How do I order a computer or computer screens if I need extras?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the Marriott AV department, which provides the hotel\u2019s technical needs.<\/p>\n Renaissance DC AV Equipment Exhibit Form<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Renaissance DC AV Telephone & Internet Exhibit Form<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 8. When will booths be assigned? <\/strong><\/p>\n Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, on Sept. 1.<\/p>\n 9. Is there a layout of the conference area so I can see where we are located vis-a-vis the session rooms?<\/strong><\/p>\n Booths will be located outside the Grand Ballroom and the Congressional area on the \u201cB\u201d ballroom level, where conference sessions, Career Summit & Job Fair and conference registration will be held.<\/p>\n ONA10 floorplan – exhibitor assignments<\/a> (updated Oct. 5)<\/em><\/p>\n 10. What is provided in the exhibit area?<\/strong><\/p>\n 11. Will there be Internet connectivity in the exhibit area?<\/strong><\/p>\n There will be wireless service in the exhibition area. If you are interested in a hard-wired connection, contact the Renaissance AV department.<\/p>\n Renaissance DC AV Internet Exhibit Form<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 12. Will there be electricity in the exhibit area?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. To order electrical power or extra power cords for your exhibit, fill out the form below or contact the Renaissance AV department:<\/p>\n Renaissance DC AV Equipment Exhibit Form<\/a><\/em> 13. What are the requirements and deadlines for program ads, logos and other sponsor\/exhibitor placements?<\/strong><\/p>\n Deadline for logos and 60-word company description for the program was Sept. 24<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Logos:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sponsor\/Exhibitor program listing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nAttn: (Your Name, Company Name)
\nEvent Date: 10\/28\/10
\nRenaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel
\n999 9th Street NW
\nWashington, DC 20001
\n1 of XX# of boxes<\/p>\n
\nAttn: Jane McDonnell
\nEvent Date: 10\/27\/10
\nRenaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel
\n999 9th Street NW
\nWashington, DC 20001
\n1 of XX# of boxes<\/p>\n\n
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\nContact: Khaleelah Gilcreast, (202) 962-4385 or khaleelah.gilcreast@renaissancehotels.com<\/p>\n\n